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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.13 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.13 and 147.06 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.13 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.13 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.13 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 80,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166.82/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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